Denver Broncos
Kevin Vickerson - #99 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 290 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/08/1983 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Michigan State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2005, 7th round, 2nd pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | 0 |
Friday's 60-second rant: How dangerous is Denver?
It's difficult to gauge how far the Broncos' have come since early-season losses, but using each week to improve could carry them a long way.
Manning leads Broncos past Raiders
Peyton Manning threw his 30th TD pass of the season on the game's opening drive and the Broncos rolled to a 26-13 win over the Raiders.
Manning completes 5,000th career pass
On Thursday night, Broncos QB Peyton Manning joined Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with 5,000 completions.
AFC West Spin cycle: Denver stays hot, clinches division
It's only Week 13, but the AFC West has been won. The Broncos clinched the division with their win over the Buccaneers.
Manning's three TDs help Broncos win AFC West
Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns to help the Broncos wrap up the AFC West with a 31-23 victory Sunday over the Buccaneers.
Improved work ethic, health gave Broncos RB Moreno a boost
Knowshon Moreno has emerged as the Broncos' lead back, impressing his coaches with his work ethic.
Key matchup: Bucs pass rush vs. Broncos pass protection
In today’s Key matchup, we look into the Bucs’ pass rush ahead of its meeting with Peyton Manning and the Broncos.
Week 13 playoff scenarios
According to the playoff scenarios released by the NFL on Tuesday, five teams can clinch postseason berths in Week 13.
Broncos sign RB Hester
The Broncos signed former Chargers RB Jacob Hester on Monday, the team announced.
AFC West Spin cycle: Chiefs give Broncos a scare
Romeo Crennel's Chiefs gave the Broncos quite the scare, but Denver hung on and is one win away from clinching the division.
Broncos beat Chiefs for sixth straight win
Peyton Manning threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, and the Broncos rallied to beat the woeful Chiefs 17-9 on Sunday for their sixth straight win.
Crennel has gotten best of Manning in rivalry
Although Peyton Manning has won three straight games against Romeo Crennel-coached teams, Crennel has controlled him well.
Broncos place RB McGahee on I.R. with designation to return
The Broncos placed RB Willis McGahee on injured reserve with a designation to return.
Chiefs name Quinn starting QB
Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel announced that Brady Quinn will start on Sunday against the Broncos.
Report: Broncos RB McGahee to miss 6-8 weeks
The Broncos will be without RB Willis McGahee for at least the rest of the regular season.
PLAYER NEWS
The Broncos also are trying to re-sign defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson before he hits free agency and they've asked defensive end Elvis Dumervil to take a pay cut.|||||||
If not, he'll be traded or released before Saturday when his $12 million salary for 2013 becomes guaranteed.
Von Miller and Kevin Vickerson are appealing fines they said they received from the NFL for hits on Carolina quarterback Cam Newton last weekend.|||||||
Vickerson's $15,000 fine was for a horse collar tackle that he insists was more of a swipe. Vickerson said he hopes to at least have his fine reduced.
The Broncos have placed Vickerson on injured reserve with an ankle injury.|||||||
The Seattle Seahawks acquired Vickerson, running back LenDale Whtie and two draft picks from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for one of their fourth-round selectiosn and another in the sixth round.|||||||
The 6-foot-5, 305-pound defensive tackle played a career-high 13 games and had 20 tackles. He has 1.5 sacks in his career - all in 2008.
Vickerson for four games without pay starting Friday for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.|||||||
Vickerson's suspension will keep him out the rest of the regular season and started Friday with him not at practice. He will miss Sunday's game with Cleveland (4-8). He will be eligible to return on Dec. 29, a day after the Titans (11-1) conclude the regular season at Indianapolis.
